Monday, January 29, 2007

Greek Cypriot oil exploration triggers Turkish fury

"Greek Cypriot oil exploration triggers Turkish fury

Greek Cypriot administration's plans to launch oil and gas exploration in the east Mediterranean has triggered strong opposition from Turkish Cypriot President, who said it could revive tension on the island.

In an interview with the trilingual weekly newspaper Dialogue, Turkish Cypriot President Mehmet Ali Talat said Turkish Cypriots and Turkey had 'rights over Cyprus' and no deals could go ahead without their consent."

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